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2. The 15 Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky ... - AOL

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   ORTHO HOME DEFENSE BACKYARD MOSQUITO KILLER FOGGER. Best for grassy areas. Pros: Easy to use, works on shrubs, ... (no wonder it boasts over 600 five-star reviews on Amazon). The only downside is ...

3. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

4. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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   If a stinger is still embedded, manual removal can reduce further irritation. Washing the affected area with soap and water can help reduce risk of contamination. Oral antihistamines , calamine lotion, topical corticosteroids and cold compresses are common over the counter remedies to reduce itchiness and local inflammation.

5. Bug zapper - Wikipedia

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   Bug zapper traps may be installed indoors, or outdoors if they are constructed to withstand the effects of weather. However, they are not effective at killing biting insects (female mosquitoes and other insects) outdoors, [4] [5] being much more effective at attracting and killing other harmless and beneficial insects.

6. Stinger - Wikipedia

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   A stinger (or sting) is a sharp organ found in various animals (typically insects and other arthropods) capable of injecting venom, usually by piercing the epidermis of another animal. An insect sting is complicated by its introduction of venom , although not all stings are venomous.

7. Mosquito - Wikipedia

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   Many measures have been tried for mosquito control, including the elimination of breeding places, exclusion via window screens and mosquito nets, biological control with parasites such as fungi [104] [105] and nematodes, [106] or predators such as fish, [107] [108] [109] copepods, [110] dragonfly nymphs and adults, and some species of lizard ...